1993 DODGE TRUCK Service Repair Manual

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BODY
COMPONENTS
23 - 35
CAB/BODY
INTERIOR COMPONENTS

INDEX

page

Carpets
and
Floor Mats
51
Floor Console
and
Rear Storage Tray
.........
50

Front Seats
38
Headliners
48

Instrument
Panel
35
page

Interior
Trim
Panels
. 42

Rear
Seats
41

Shoulder
Belts/Lap Belt/Buckles
45

Spare
Tire
Carrier
45

INSTRUMENT
PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BEZEL

REMOVAL
(1) Remove
the
bezel screws.
(2) Remove
the
bezel from
the
instrument panel.

INSTALLATION
(1) Position
the
bezel
on the
instrument panel.
(2) Install
the
bezel screws. Tighten
the
screws
to

2
Nnn (17 in. lbs.)
torque.
INSTRUMENT
PANEL

EDGE
TRIM
4WD
INDICATOR COVER 4WD)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
BEZEL
SCREW

Fig.
11nstrument
Cluster
Bezel
Removal/Installation
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND/OR
IP

COMPONENT

REMOVAL
(1) Remove
the
instrument cluster bezel screws
(Fig.
1).
Remove
the
bezel from
the
instrument
panel.
(2)
As
applicable, remove
the
instrument cluster
or

other
IP
component screws
(Fig. 2).

(3) Disconnect
the
wire harness connector(s) from
the
IP
cluster
or
component. Refer
to
Group 8—Elec­
trical
for
additional information. (4)
If
applicable, disconnect
the
shift position indi­
cator from
the
steering column
(Fig. 3).

(5) Remove
the IP
cluster
or
component from
the

instrument panel.
INSTALLATION

(1) Position
the IP
cluster
or
component
at the in­

strument panel. Connect
the
wire harness connec­

tors).

(2) Install
the
cluster
or
component
in the
instru­
ment panel
(Fig. 2).

(3)
If
applicable, connect
the
shift position indica­
tor
to the
steering column
(Fig. 3).

(4) Install
the IP
cluster
or
component screws.
Tighten
the
screws
to 2 N#m (17 in. lbs.)
torque. (5) Position
the
bezel
on the
instrument panel.
(6) Install
the
bezel screws. Tighten
the
screws
to

2
Nnn (17 in. lbs.)
torque.
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
LAMP

ACC

SWITCH
BEZEL

HEADLAMP SWITCH
HEADLAMP SWITCH
AND POWER MIRROR
CONTROL
BEZEL
SCREW

INSTRUMENT
J9123351
CLUSTER
J9123-351

Fig.
2
Instrument
Cluster
Removal/Installation
A/T SHIFT POSITION (PRNDL) INDICATOR

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect
the
shift position (PRNDL) indicator
cable from
the
steering column.
(2) Remove
the
indicator screws from
the
rear
of

the instrument cluster. (3) Remove
the
indicator from
the
instrument clus­
ter.

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SCREW

INSTRUMENT

CLUSTER (REAR)

SHIFT

INDICATOR

STEERING COLUMN
J9123-539

Fig.
3 A/T Shift Position Indicator

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the shift position (PRNDL) indicator
on the instrument cluster.
(2) Install the indicator screws in the rear of the
instrument cluster. Tighten the screws to 2 N»m (17
in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect the indicator wire to the steering col­
umn.
ASH
RECEIVER
TRAY
AND
HOUSING

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
cigarette lighter. Remove the ash receiver tray from
the housing. (2) Remove the housing screws from the instru­
ment panel. (3) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the

lamp.
Remove the housing from the instrument
panel.

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the ash receiver tray housing at the
instrument panel. Connect the wire harness connec­
tor to the lamp.
(2) Install the housing screws in the instrument
panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N«m (17 in. lbs.)
torque. (3) Position the ash receiver tray in the housing.
Connect the wire harness connector to the cigarette
lighter.

GLOVE
BOX

REMOVAL
(1) Remove the glove box door hinge screws from
the instrument panel (Fig. 5).
(2) Remove the glove box from the instrument
panel.
INSTRUMENT

PANEL

SCREW
LAMP

HOOD

PANEL
ASH

TRAY

'
HOUSING
-
LIGHTER

ELEMENT

SCREW
LIGHTER

CLAMP

ASH

TRAY

HOUSING
LIGHTER

SHELL
ASH

RECEIVER
TRAY

J9123-346

Fig.
4 Ash Receiver
Tray
&
Housing

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the glove box at the instrument panel.
(2) Install the door hinge screws. Tighten the
screws to 3 N»m (24 in. lbs.) torque.

INSTRUMENT
PANEL
STRIKER
SCREW
BUMPER
GLOVE BOX
DOOR
LAMP

SWITCH

LAMP

LENSE
SCREW
HINGE
NAME
PLATE

J9123-345
Fig.
5
Glove
Box

LOCK
CYLINDER
AND
LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the glove box latch screws from the
door panel. (2) Separate the latch from the lock cylinder.
(3) Remove the lock cylinder and the latch from
the door panel.

LOCK
CYLINDER
AND
LATCH
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert the lock cylinder in the door panel hole.
Engage it with the latch. (2) Install the latch screws in the door panel.
Tighten the screws to 2 N»m (17 in. lbs.) torque.

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COMPONENTS
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DOOR
LATCH STRIKER ADJUSTMENT

(1) Insert a small pry bar in the latch striker slot.
(2) Pry on the striker as necessary to obtain cor­
rect adjustment.

INSTRUMENT PANEL
(UP)

REMOVAL
(1) Remove the I/P screws from the dash panel
(Fig. 6). (2) Remove the steering column cover inserts from
the I/P (Fig. 7). (3) Remove the I/P reinforcement bracket screws
from the brace. (4) Remove the hood and parking brake release
handle brackets from the I/P (Fig. 8).
(5) If equipped, remove the hand throttle bracket
from the I/P (Fig. 9).
(6) Remove the I/P screws from the each cowl
panel.
(7) Pull the I/P outward from the dash panel for
clearance and disconnect the:
• Wire harness connectors
• Window defogger tubes
• Speedometer cable
• Heat/vent tube
• PRNDL cable
• Temperature control cable Refer to the applicable service information groups
for additional information.
(8) Remove the I/P from the dash panel.
(9) If necessary, remove the reinforcement brackets
from the inside of the panel (Fig. 10).

INSTALLATION
(1) If applicable, install the reinforcement brackets
at the inside of the I/P (Fig. 10). Tighten the bracket
screws to 23 N#m (200 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the
reinforcement bracket I/P screws to 3 N*m (24 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Position the I/P at the dash panel. (3) Connect the:
• Wire harness connectors
• Window defog tubes
• Speedometer cable
• Heat/vent tube
• PRNDL cable
• Temperature control cable
to the I/P. Refer to the applicable service informa­
tion groups for additional information. (4) Install the I/P screws. Tighten the IP cowl
screws to 23 N-m (200 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the IP
dash panel screws and reinforcement bracket screws
to 4 N»m (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install the steering column cover inserts on the
17P (Fig. 7). Tighten the screws to 2 N*m (17 in. lbs.)
torque.
(6) Install the hood and parking brake release han­ dle brackets on the I/P (Fig. 8). Tighten the screws to
3 N*m (30 in. lbs.) torque. (7) If equipped, install the hand throttle bracket on
the I/P (Fig. 9). Tighten the locknut to 2 N*m (17 in. lbs.) torque. Tighten the screw to 3 N*m (24 in. lbs.)
torque.

SCREW
PLENUM SCREW BRACE PLENUM
Fig.
6 Instrument
Panel
INSTRUMENT LOWER UPPER
irt

PANEL COVER COVER
J9123-350

Fig.
7 Steering
Column
Cover
Inserts
Removal/
Installation

DASH
PANEL INSULATION
MAT

REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument panel from the dash
panel. If necessary, refer to the removal procedure. (2) Remove the defroster duct from the dash panel. (3) Remove the heater/A/C unit from the dash
panel. If necessary, refer to the removal procedure in Group 24.

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PAWU

NUT

WASHER

SEALS

DASH

PANEL

SEAL
SUPPORT

BRACKET
NUT

INSTRUMENT
PANEL
RELEASE
HANDLE SCREW

RETAINER'
PARKING

BRAKE

SCREW LEVER J9123-568
Fig.
8 Parking Brake
Release
Handle

LOCK
NUT
HAND

THROTTLE BRACKET SCREW
INSTRUMENT PANEL

HAND
^TfJlLE
>TTLE
RETAINER

CLIP

(WITH
HYD.
CLUTCH)
DASH
PANEL ACCELERATOR

PEDAL
J9123-556

Fig.
9
Hand
Throttle

(4) As applicable, remove the retainers, screws and
insulation mat from the dash panel (Figs. 11 and 12).

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the insulation mat on the dash panel.
As applicable, install the screws. Tighten the screws
to 1 N«m (12 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the heater/A/C units on the dash panel.
If necessary, refer to the installation procedure in Group 24.
(3) Position the defroster duct on the dash panel.
Install the screws. Tighten the screws to 2 N*m (20
in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install the instrument panel on the dash panel.
If necessary, refer to the installation procedure.
GLOVE

BOX
OPENING
SCREW INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INSTRUMENT

-
CLUSTER
OPENING

l/P-T

PLENUM
PANEL

REINFORCEMENT;

BRACKET
7

LOWER
RIGHT
SCREW

REINFORCEMENT REINFORCEMENT
BRACKET BRACKET J9123-348

Fig.
10
Inside
Of Instrument
Panel

PROTECTIVE
CAP DASH
PANEL

NOISE
INSULATOR
RIGHT

COWL

NOISE
INSULATOR

LEFT
COWL

NOISE
INSULATOR

LEFT
DIP
NOISE
INSULATOR
CENTER
DIP

NOISE
INSULATOR DASH
PANEL
J9123-411

Fig.
11 Insulation Mat—Gasoline
Engine

FRONT
SEATS BENCH SEAT
REMOVAL
(1) Detach the shoulder belt and lap belt/buckle
from the seat.
(2) For convenience, raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the seat platform nuts from the studs. Re­
move the support. Lower the vehicle.
(3) Remove the seat from the cab.
(4) Remove the platforms and seat tracks from the
seat, if necessary.

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the seat tracks and platforms on the
seat, if removed.

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COMPONENTS
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Fig.
12 Insulation Mat—Diesel
Engine
(2) Position the seat in the cab.
(3) For convenience, raise and support the vehicle.
Install the seat platform nuts on the studs. Tighten
the nuts to 26 Nnn (230 in. lbs.) torque. Remove the support. Lower the vehicle.
(4) Position the shoulder belt buckles and lap belt/
buckle between the seatback and seat cushion.

Fig.
13
Bench
Seat

BUCKET SEATS-RAMCHARGER AND CLUB CAB

REMOVAL—LEFT SEAT
(1) Remove the bolts that attach the seat platform
to the reinforcement panel and the floor panel.
(2) Remove the left bucket seat from the vehicle.
(3) The bucket seat can be removed without the
platform. Remove the seat platform stud nuts, spac­ ers and retainers. platform stud spacers, retainers, and nuts. Tighten
the nuts to 26 Nnn (230 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Position the seat in the vehicle. (3) Install the platform bolts. Tighten the nuts to
26 Nnn (230 in. lbs.) torque.

8923-56

Fig.
14
Left-Side
Bucket Seat

REMOVAL—RIGHT SEAT
The right side bucket seat is equipped with a tilt-
able platform. This is to provide entry to the rear
seating area (Fig. 15). When tilted, a gas operated
rod supports the seat. The tilt-latch release levers are located on the side and on the rear of the seat.
(1) Remove the bolts that attach the seat platform
tilt hinge to the reinforcement panel and the floor
panel.
(2) Disconnect the gas operated support rod from
the seat platform (Fig. 15).
(3) Release the latch. Remove the seat from the ve­
hicle.
(4) The bucket seat can be removed without the
platform. Remove the seat platform stud nuts, spac­ ers and retainers.

INSTALLATION-RIGHT
SEAT
(1) If removed without the platform, position the
bucket seat on the seat platform. Install the seat
platform stud spacers, retainers, and nuts. Tighten
the nuts to 26 Nnn (230 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Position the seat in the vehicle.
INSTALLATION—LEFT
SEAT

(1) If removed without the platform, position the
bucket seat on the seat platform. Install the seat

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• (3) Install the tilt-hinge bolts. Tighten the bolts to
26 N*m (230 in. lbs.) torque. (4) Connect the gas operated support rod to the
seat platform.
(5) The seat latch should be aligned with the latch
striker. If necessary, the latch striker can be adjusted.
TILT-LATCH
RELEASE LEVERS—RIGHT SEAT

The tilt-latch release levers have a handle, escutch­
eon, spring pin and snap ring. For removal and in­
stallation, refer to Figures 15 and 16.
BUCKET
SEAT REINFORCEMENT SEAT
PANEL
LATCH

PLUG

(W/O
BENCH SEAT)

ARMREST

TILT

I
RELEASE
SEAT
' LEVER

PLATFORM

TILT

HINGE
STUD

SPACER

RETAINER
GAS

SUPPORT ROD

SCREW
TILT

STOP

BRACKET
FLOOR

PANEL SUPPORT
ROD
REINFORCEMENT PANEL
SEAT

LATCH

STRIKER
FLOOR

PANEL

GAS
PROP
RR23A52

J9123-337
Fig. 15
Right-Side
Bucket
Seat
TILT
LATCH REMOVAL-RIGHT SEAT

(1) Remove the screws that attach the latch to the
seat platform. (2) Remove the clip from the inside end of the link.
(3) Remove the latch from the seat platform.

TILT
LATCH INSTALLATION-RIGHT SEAT
(1) Position the latch on the seat platform. Install
the screws. Tighten them to 23 N*m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Attach the clip to the inside end of the link.
(3) Adjust the latch to eliminate all vertical
freeplay at rear of the seat platform.

TILT-LATCH
STRIKER REMOVAL-RIGHT SEAT

(1) Remove the striker bolts from the reinforce­
ment panel and the floor panel.
(2) Remove the striker from the panels.

TILT-LATCH
STRIKER INSTALLATION-RIGHT SEAT
The latch striker can be adjusted via the slotted
holes in the striker base.
(1) Position the striker on the reinforcement panel. (2) Install the striker bolts in the reinforcement
panel and the floor panel.
Fig.
16 Tilt-Latch Release Levers

SEAT TRACKS REMOVAL-LEFT SEAT

(1) Remove the seat platform stud nuts, spacers
and retainers. Remove the seat from the platform. (2) Remove the seat track platform screws from
the seat cushion frame. (3) Remove the tracks from the seat cushion frame
(Fig. 17).

SEAT TRACKS INSTALLATION-LEFT SEAT

(1) Position the tracks on the seat cushion frame.
(2) Install the seat track screws in the seat cushion
frame.
(3) Adjust the seat track adjustment release wire
as necessary.
(4) Position the seat on the platform. Install the
seat platform stud spacers, retainers, and nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 26 N*m (230 in. lbs.) torque.

ARMREST
REMOVAL
(1) Position the armrest at an angle that will allow
access to the armrest pivot support bracket screw
(Fig. 18). (2) Remove the armrest pivot support bracket
screw. (3) Remove the armrest from the bracket.
(4) Remove the armrest pivot support bracket from
the seatback.

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RELEASE
SCREW TRACK
J9123"335 Fig. 17 Left Seat Tracks
ARMREST
INSTALLATION

(1) Position the armrest pivot support bracket on
the seatback.
(2) Install the screws in the seatback. Tighten the
screws to 23 N*m (200 in. lbs.) torque. (3) Position the armrest on the pivot support
bracket.
(4) Install the armrest screw in the pivot support
bracket. Tighten the screw to 11 N*m (100 in. lbs.) torque.

SEAT BACK SEAT

Fig. 18 Armrest Removal/Installation

REAR
SEATS

JUMP
SEAT-CLUB
CAB

REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cab side trim panel. (2) Remove the nuts from the studs. Pull outward.
Remove the backrest from the cab side panel support
brackets.
(3) Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the
jump seat hinge stud nuts from the under side of the
cab.
(4) Remove the support. Lower the vehicle. Re­
move the jump seat cushion from the cab.

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the backrest at the cab side panel. In­
stall the nuts. Tighten them to 4 N*m (35 in. lbs.)
torque.
(2) Install the cab side trim panel.
(3) Position the seat cushion in the cab.
(4) Raise and support the vehicle. Install the nuts
on the hinge studs. Tighten the nuts to 23 N#m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Remove the support. Lower the vehicle.

SIDE BACK REST

Fig. 19 Jump Seat Removal/installation
FOLDING HEAR SEAT-RAMCHARGER The instructions for operating the folding rear seat
mechanism is included in the owners manual. This
manual is included with the vehicle.

REMOVAL
(1) For convenience, raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the nuts and washers from the seat
front hinge studs (Fig. 20).
(3) Remove the support. Lower the vehicle.
(4) Release the seat cushion rear latches from the
strikers (Fig. 20).
(5) Remove the folding seat from the vehicle.